A PAIR OF JADE AND PASTE-SET GILT-BRONZE JARDINIERES ON ZITAN STANDS QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

each of rectangular form, raised on four short feet, the tapering sides incised with feathery scroll work and inset on each side with two spinach jade panels and set with red, green and clear paste stones, raised on rectangular zitan stands, with cabriole ruyi-shaped legs and lotus lappet-form aprons, inlaid with silver wire

Both in good general condition; extensive tarnishing to undersides; one of the red paste inlays cracked in several places; the jade panels with speckled red inclusions; minor surface wear. The wood stands in good order.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."